Bob on Books
@bobonbooks.bsky.social
Posting about the good, the true, and the beautiful in books and life! A retired collegiate minister enjoying life on a blue island in Ohio. Book influencer and reviewer at bobonbooks.com
Featured Book. Why a 1700 year old creed still matters. B & H Academic
November 28, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Featured Book. Why a 1700 year old creed still matters. B & H Academic
Featured Book. Today is Thanksgiving but Sunday marks the beginning of the season of Advent. This year, I'm reading the reflections of Tish Harrison Warren to help me prepare to celebrate Christ's coming. @ivpress.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Featured Book. Today is Thanksgiving but Sunday marks the beginning of the season of Advent. This year, I'm reading the reflections of Tish Harrison Warren to help me prepare to celebrate Christ's coming. @ivpress.bsky.social
Featured Book. I've heard of Pynchon's books since college. The publication of a new book by him prodded me to read this author I've avoided all my adult life. Thought I'd start here. We'll see if I keep going! @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Featured Book. I've heard of Pynchon's books since college. The publication of a new book by him prodded me to read this author I've avoided all my adult life. Thought I'd start here. We'll see if I keep going! @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social
Featured Book: Glad to see this in-depth treatment of an important but neglected doctrine. "He ascended into heaven..." @ivpacademic.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Featured Book: Glad to see this in-depth treatment of an important but neglected doctrine. "He ascended into heaven..." @ivpacademic.bsky.social
Featured Book. Similar to Tim Alberta, the author interviews and "embeds" to understand evangelicals who advocate firearm ownership. I hope he gives them a serious hearing. The cover art and title makes me wonder. @broadleafbooks.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Featured Book. Similar to Tim Alberta, the author interviews and "embeds" to understand evangelicals who advocate firearm ownership. I hope he gives them a serious hearing. The cover art and title makes me wonder. @broadleafbooks.bsky.social
Featured Book. An oldie. When I was writing about his recently published posthumous collection of essays, I realized that this was the ONE McCullough book I'd not read. So, picked up a used copy and reading it now! @simonandschuster.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Featured Book. An oldie. When I was writing about his recently published posthumous collection of essays, I realized that this was the ONE McCullough book I'd not read. So, picked up a used copy and reading it now! @simonandschuster.bsky.social
Featured Book. I've enjoyed all of Elizabeth Strout's book. And I'm glad that Olive Kitteridge lives on! And in this one she meets Lucy Barton. @randomhousees.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Featured Book. I've enjoyed all of Elizabeth Strout's book. And I'm glad that Olive Kitteridge lives on! And in this one she meets Lucy Barton. @randomhousees.bsky.social
Featured Book. Did you know that American Indigenous peoples call North America "Turtle Island"? Indigenous translations of biblical narratives have opened my eyes to new aspects of familiar stories. Can't wait to see what else this book opens up! @ivpacademic.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Featured Book. Did you know that American Indigenous peoples call North America "Turtle Island"? Indigenous translations of biblical narratives have opened my eyes to new aspects of familiar stories. Can't wait to see what else this book opens up! @ivpacademic.bsky.social
Featured Book: Loved Moore's debut novel "Crumpled Paper" so was pleased to receive his new one. So what is the difference between making art and making noise? crumpled-paper.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Featured Book: Loved Moore's debut novel "Crumpled Paper" so was pleased to receive his new one. So what is the difference between making art and making noise? crumpled-paper.com
Featured Book. One belief is among the most popular, the other among the least. Explores what the Bible says about each. Banner of Truth
November 13, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Featured Book. One belief is among the most popular, the other among the least. Explores what the Bible says about each. Banner of Truth
Featured Book. Always thought librarians rock. Little did I know of their role in WW2! @eccobooks.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Featured Book. Always thought librarians rock. Little did I know of their role in WW2! @eccobooks.bsky.social
Featured Book. For those who affirm the authority of the Bible, this raises an interesting question. NT writers and early church fathers often quote from the Septuagint. @ivpacademic.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Featured Book. For those who affirm the authority of the Bible, this raises an interesting question. NT writers and early church fathers often quote from the Septuagint. @ivpacademic.bsky.social
Featured Book. Newly arrived. A magisterial study of the person and work of Christ, both in Scripture and in historical theology. P&R Books
November 7, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Featured Book. Newly arrived. A magisterial study of the person and work of Christ, both in Scripture and in historical theology. P&R Books
"I'm an American, and always will be. I happen to love that big, awkward, sprawling country very much - and its big, awkward, sprawling people."
James Jones ("From Here to Eternity"), born this day, 1921
James Jones ("From Here to Eternity"), born this day, 1921
November 6, 2025 at 7:15 PM
"I'm an American, and always will be. I happen to love that big, awkward, sprawling country very much - and its big, awkward, sprawling people."
James Jones ("From Here to Eternity"), born this day, 1921
James Jones ("From Here to Eternity"), born this day, 1921
Featured Book. Weaves Greek mythology into a cohesive narrative while setting it alongside other ancient texts. Covenant Books
November 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Featured Book. Weaves Greek mythology into a cohesive narrative while setting it alongside other ancient texts. Covenant Books
Featured Book. David McCullough commended this book as influential for him, so I picked up a copy, not noticing its 950 pages of dense print. Sure hope it is good! Wesleyan University Press
November 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Featured Book. David McCullough commended this book as influential for him, so I picked up a copy, not noticing its 950 pages of dense print. Sure hope it is good! Wesleyan University Press
Featured Book. Explores the question, "Why should anyone believe that Jesus is God if he never said he is God?" @ivpacademic.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Featured Book. Explores the question, "Why should anyone believe that Jesus is God if he never said he is God?" @ivpacademic.bsky.social
Featured Book. Contends that techno-capitalism is destroying the earth. Thesis Books
October 31, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Featured Book. Contends that techno-capitalism is destroying the earth. Thesis Books
Featured Book. Explores Eastern Orthodox contemplative practices. @litpress.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Featured Book. Explores Eastern Orthodox contemplative practices. @litpress.bsky.social
Featured Book. Just arrived today! In Penny's last book, we learned of an enemy more sinister than the Grey Wolf. Now Gamache confronts him, and it turns out he's not a lone wolf! @minotaurbooks.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Featured Book. Just arrived today! In Penny's last book, we learned of an enemy more sinister than the Grey Wolf. Now Gamache confronts him, and it turns out he's not a lone wolf! @minotaurbooks.bsky.social
Featured Book. In an era of church scandals and church hurt, @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social believes church still matters. @ivpacademic.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Featured Book. In an era of church scandals and church hurt, @carmenjoyimes.bsky.social believes church still matters. @ivpacademic.bsky.social
Featured Book. A new children's book for Epiphany, considering the birth of Jesus through the journey of the Magi. Paraclete Press
October 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Featured Book. A new children's book for Epiphany, considering the birth of Jesus through the journey of the Magi. Paraclete Press
Featured Book. How Lewis approached and interpreted the Bible. Delighted to receive this book. @eerdmansbooks.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Featured Book. How Lewis approached and interpreted the Bible. Delighted to receive this book. @eerdmansbooks.bsky.social
Featured Book. Loved the original, so had to get the sequel! @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @charliemackesy1.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Featured Book. Loved the original, so had to get the sequel! @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @charliemackesy1.bsky.social
Featured Book. Beyond fancy dinners, hospitality as a posture of generosity in all of life. @ivpress.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Featured Book. Beyond fancy dinners, hospitality as a posture of generosity in all of life. @ivpress.bsky.social